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S855 NAL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 NAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,161 miles

Body has slight corrosion REAR FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 64,161 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective CAN NOT OPEN (8.4.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion REAR FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,594 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,989 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,726 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,992 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,907 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,377 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 22,694 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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S855 NAL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S855 NAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S855 NAL registered?

S855 NAL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S855 NAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 NAL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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